Explore the spelling universe
A spelling app for ages 5-11 that teaches the whole National Curriculum programme — 2,160 words through practice, quizzes, anagrams, crosswords and a Daily Spelling Quest that adapts to each child.
Now on Google Play · 14-day free trial · no card required
Five ways to master every word
Plus printable worksheets, so practice never has to stop at a screen.
Spelling Practice
Look, cover, write, check — letter boxes and audio support guide every word, so practice actually teaches.
Spelling Quiz
A real spelling test: hear the word, hear it in a sentence, then type it. No hints, no shortcuts.
Anagrams
Unscramble a word's letters — a playful way to lock in patterns that are easy to forget.
Crosswords
Freshly generated crossword grids built from any word list, with definitions as the clues.
Spellings in Context
Fill the gap in a real sentence, so spelling is practised the way it's actually used.
Printable worksheets
One tap builds an A4 PDF — copy grid, anagrams, wordsearch, crossword and fill-the-gap — with an optional answer key.
The Daily Spelling Quest
Ten minutes a day, perfectly pitched
A placement quiz finds where each pupil should start, then every quest mixes new words with ones they're learning, ones they find tricky, and old favourites due a refresh. Pupils never wade through menus — they tap one button and the right words are already waiting.
- ✦ A placement quiz finds each pupil's starting point — no menus to wade through
- ✦ Every quest mixes new, learning, tricky and refresh words
- ✦ A word counts as mastered once it's spelled correctly in three separate sessions
- ✦ Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum medals per spelling rule, plus a Spelling Journey map across the whole curriculum
- ✦ Rewards are effort-first: pupils earn Ink to spend on a wizard's Study — never prizes for speed
The whole curriculum, week by week
2,160
words
216
weekly lists
164
spelling rules
The complete National Curriculum in England spelling programme for Years 1 to 6, broken into weekly lists of ten words — browse by week to match your teaching, or by spelling rule to target a pattern.
Grown-ups can add their own words too, like a list sent home from school. Every word is read aloud by recorded audio so children can practise independently — the app never records sound, and never asks for microphone access.
For tutors, teachers & parents
Set the words, see the progress
Set up classes, assign homework from any week or spelling rule, and see exactly where each pupil stands — words mastered, minutes practised, and medals earned rule by rule.
- ✦ Homework from any week or spelling rule — it marks itself off as pupils practise
- ✦ Per-pupil detail: words mastered, minutes practised, and medals per spelling rule
- ✦ Class reports with printable PDFs, plus a place to record paper test scores
- ✦ Leaderboards that rank effort — medals, mastery, minutes and streaks, never speed
- ✦ Pupil logins with auto usernames, PINs and QR login cards
Our prices
Start with a 14-day free trial, no card required. Annual plans save ~17%.
Individual
For one learner.
or £2 / month
- ✓ All five practice modes + printable worksheets
- ✓ The Daily Spelling Quest, with adaptive placement
- ✓ Progress saved in the cloud
Tutor Lite
For tutors with a few pupils.
or £2.50 / month
- ✓ Everything in Individual
- ✓ Up to 5 pupils
- ✓ Dashboard, classes & leaderboards
- ✓ Homework from any week or spelling rule
Tutor
For busier tutors.
or £5 / month
- ✓ Everything in Tutor Lite
- ✓ Up to 20 pupils
- ✓ Dashboard, classes & leaderboards
- ✓ Homework from any week or spelling rule
School
For primary schools.
- ✓ Everything in Tutor
- ✓ Unlimited pupils
- ✓ Whole-class onboarding
- ✓ Priority support
Prices in GBP. Subscriptions are billed through Google Play. School plans are arranged directly. Email support@brightquill.co.uk.
Get Spelling Universe
Spelling Universe is on Google Play for Android phones and tablets, or use it right now in your browser. An iOS version is on the way. Start your 14-day free trial — no card required.